JOSÉ ANTONIO ZAYAS CABÁN AND {TRÉS} WITH SPECIAL GUEST MIGUEL ZENÓN

JOSÉ ANTONIO ZAYAS CABÁN AND {TRÉS} WITH SPECIAL GUEST MIGUEL ZENÓN

by Alondra Rodríguez Aceitón

$ 30-35
Fri, Jan 16, 2026 9:00 PM — Sat, Jan 17, 2026 12:00 AM

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Live Music

The Cedar Presents JOSÉ ANTONIO ZAYAS CABÁN AND {TRÉS} WITH SPECIAL GUEST MIGUEL ZENÓN Friday, January 16, 2026 / Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 8:00 PM All Ages Seated $30 Advance, $35 Day of Show Buy Tickets *For Cedar Presented shows, a $4 facility fee is included in the ticket price (Ticket fee info here). This is a seated show with general admission, first-come-first-served seating. The Cedar is happy to reserve seats for patrons who require special seating accommodations. To request access accommodations, please go to our Access page. For Cedar presented shows, online ticket sales typically end one hour before the door time, and then, based on availability, tickets will be available at the door. Tickets purchased at the door will include a $1 Eventbrite fee. Listen "Pedacito De Tierra Single" video courtesy of José Antonio Zayas Cabán’s official YouTube channel. ABOUT THIS SHOW {Trés} Live at the Cedar: Puerto Rico, Jazz & Chamber Music Join {Trés} and special guest Miguel Zenón for a night of electrifying chamber music that blurs the lines between classical, jazz, and folkloric traditions. Featuring selections from Pedacito de Tierra—a bold, genre-defying work blending chamber music, electronics, and oral histories from the Puerto Rican diaspora, plus vibrant works by Puerto Rican composers and music rooted in the rhythms of the Caribbean and the Americas, this concert explores improvisation, memory, and movement. An intimate, expressive experience that invites audiences into a soundscape of cultural depth and musical innovation. JOSÉ ANTONIO ZAYAS CABÁN José Antonio Zayas Cabán is a multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist, McKnight Fellow, and activist whose work bridges music and social justice. Born and raised in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, he now resides in Minneapolis, where he leads Our Streets as Executive Director. His artistic projects, including El País Invisible and ROMANCE AL CAMPESINO PORTEÑO, reflect on cultural identity and political narratives, bringing Caribbean and Latin American influences to contemporary chamber music. As a co-founder of the chamber music trio {trés}, he has performed extensively across the United States, Central America, and the Caribbean, commissioning and premiering works that explore themes of heritage and social change. Zayas Cabán is also on faculty at St. Joseph’s School of Music, where he teaches applied saxophone. His work continues to inspire and challenge audiences, fostering a deeper understanding of the intersections between art, identity, and activism. To learn more about José Antonio Zayas Cabán: Visit his website here {trés} {trés} is a Grammy and Latin Grammy-nominated chamber music trio renowned for its dynamic performances, commitment to new music, and dedication to cultural advocacy. Founded in 2010, {trés} has built an international reputation for championing works by composers from the Caribbean, Latin America, and beyond. The trio has performed extensively across the United ...

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